FINE ANTIQUE CLOCKS.
Established 1968.
Tel.(01732)358986. Fax.(01732)771842.
Paul Archard Clock specialist. Dealing in fine 17th - 19th century English longcase, bracket, skeleton, wall, carriage clocks, precision clocks, chronometers, Viennese clocks, Vienna regulators, French clocks, barometers and horological books.
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About us.
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It was
in 1968 that Derek and Valerie Roberts established their business dealing in,
restoring, researching and selling fine antique clocks. Derek Roberts became a member of
the British Antique Dealers Association in 1973, gained his Freedom of The Worshipful
Company of Clockmakers in 1976 and one year later became a liveryman. The
business has been owned by Paul Archard since 2003. Paul has had a lifelong interest in clocks as
a major collector and recently as the proprietor of Campbell & Archard
Limited who are specialists in early Viennese clocks and exhibit at the
B.A.D.A. and one of the Olympa
Antique Fairs. |
Kevin Perry, Robert Wren, Colin Buckwell, Elizabeth Stracey, Duncan Greig,
Clive Collins,
Peter Dryburgh, Paul Archard, Rosemary Freeman and Candy (head of
security !)
On the cabinet making side we have Colin
Buckwell and Kevin Perry. Colin has
been with the business for some 25 years.
On the clockmaking front we have two full
time clockmakers, Clive Collins and Peter Dryburgh.
Clive, who has been with the organisation for some 20 years organises
this Website as well as his clockmaking duties and Peter, who has been with us
for some years on a part time basis, joined us full time earlier this year.
He trained at West Dean.
Duncan Greig, who many customers will know,
has also been with the business for over 20 years and looks after the after
sales services and deliveries and setting up, as well as controlling many of our
restoration projects.
Robert Wren is involved with Paul Archard on the general business side and in particular on sales and marketing.
Rosemary Freeman first joined them in 1975 and they are delighted that she has now been back again for some 8 years and for the last 5 years has been joined by Elizabeth Stracey. They will be pleased to help customers with their various enquiries and also assists in the production of books, catalogues and website.
The business has always striven to find the finest clocks, usually purchased privately, and restore them to the highest standards and this has proved possible because of our highly experienced and skilled team of craftsmen; together with the myriad of contacts established over the last 30 years.
Whilst Paul Archard is pleased to advise on the formation, maintenance and on occasions disposal of collections both large and small, we are also only too happy to assist in finding just the right clock for your home and if you want to exchange it for something else at a later date, take it back in part exchange.
BOOKS WRITTEN BY DEREK ROBERTS
Much time has been devoted to research,
restoration and writing on horology. Books written on this subject include:
British Longcase Clocks
Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks
British Skeleton Clocks
Continental Skeleton Clocks
British longcase Clocks
Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks
Precision Pendulum Clocks. (Volume
I) And
English Precision Pendulum Clocks
(Volume II)
Precision Pendulum Clocks (Volume III)
We have held exhibitions, with accompanying catalogues, on Precision Pendulum Clocks (2); Amazing Clocks; Skeleton Clocks and The Art and Craft of the Clockmaker (4).Millennium Exhibition and Fine Clock making Through Three Centuries.
The showrooms are open Monday - Friday 9.30 am - 5.00 pm, Saturdays 9.30 am - 1.00 pm earlier or later by appointment. Paul Archard is often in attendance throughout the week, frequently on Friday and Saturday. On a Monday and Tuesday, Duncan Greig is usually in attendance. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Robert Wren, but all are available at other times by appointment.
Delivery of clocks purchased from us is carried out free of charge within the U.K. Quotations for packing, insurance and shipping can be arranged worldwide, together with setting up instructions.
Clocks handled include those by famous makers; rare and
complex examples and an extensive range of Longcase, Bracket, Wall, Carriage, Skeleton,
Precision Pendulum Clocks and Chronometers, examples of which are shown on the following
pages.
How to find us
Tonbridge is some 30 miles South of London. To
reach us Take the B 245 Hildenborough sign from the A21 we are at the North end of the
town.
From London Airport you follow the M25 until it intersects the A21 when you turn South
towards Tonbridge and Hastings.
From Gatwick Airport you head North on the M23 until you reach the M25 where you turn
right and continue until you join the A21 for Tonbridge.
From London by car either take the A21 which runs down through Bromley or leave London on
the A20 until you reach the M25 where you turn right and proceed until you reach the
second A21 turn off which heads South towards Tonbridge and Hastings.
By Train. There are 2-3 trains an hour to Tonbridge leaving Charing Cross station. The
journey takes approximately 40 minutes and we are one mile North (up the High Street) from
the station.
To find us on Google Map click here
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